Get an eSIM for France
Unlimited
Multiple validity options
Up to 5% back in credits
1GB
7 days validity
3% back in credits
2GB
15 days validity
3% back in credits
5GB
30 days validity
3% back in credits
10GB
30 days validity
5% back in credits
20GB
30 days validity
5% back in credits
50GB
30 days validity
5% back in credits
Multi-country plans that cover France
Traveling beyond France? Stay connected in Spain, Italy, Turkey, United Kingdom and more with one plan.
Unlimited
Multiple validity options
Up to 5% back in credits
3GB
30 days validity
3% back in credits
5GB
30 days validity
3% back in credits
10GB
30 days validity
5% back in credits
20GB
30 days validity
5% back in credits
50GB
30 days validity
5% back in credits
Choosing an eSIM for France
A France eSIM provides mobile data on a compatible, unlocked phone from Paris to the Riviera and the Alps, without a physical SIM change. Compare the current plans above by allowance, validity and network to fit a city break or a longer route.
Networks and coverage
Current France plans list 5G through Orange and Bougyues. Network generation and availability depend on the selected plan, device compatibility and local coverage.
How much data to choose
Available allowances include 1GB, 2GB, 5GB, 10GB, 20GB, and 50GB. Plans labelled unlimited include a daily data allowance, and speed is reduced to about 1 Mbps after the daily limit. Options currently cover 1- to 30-day validity. Match validity to the complete trip, then choose data based on navigation, messaging, work and streaming needs.
Trips often link Paris with Lyon, Provence, the Riviera or the Loire by high-speed train or hire car, with maps, tickets, museum bookings and photo sharing in constant use. Signal can drop briefly in tunnels and in some rural and mountain areas, so download tickets and offline maps before you set off, and choose a validity that covers every day of the route.
Local SIM or travel eSIM?
A local SIM in France means finding a shop and setting it up after you arrive. A travel eSIM can be installed before you leave and keeps your own SIM available for calls and texts, as long as your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM.
France eSIM questions
A plan connects to the supported network wherever it has signal, including on trains. Signal can drop briefly in tunnels and rural stretches, so download tickets and offline maps before you board.
Current France plans range from $1.55 to $38.08, depending on data allowance and validity. Compare the total data and number of days as well as price, because the cheapest plan may not cover the whole trip.
Plans labelled unlimited include a daily data allowance, and speed is reduced to about 1 Mbps after the daily limit. The plan label and the details on each plan card show which kind you are buying.
The validity period begins when the eSIM first connects to a supported mobile network in its coverage area. You can install it before departure and connect when you arrive.
Hotspot availability depends on the phone, selected plan and network policy. Top-up availability is checked for the specific eSIM after purchase; when compatible top-ups exist, Yatelo displays them in the eSIM account controls.